Software Explanations

[Studders]

Not sure if I'm been blind but I can't see what the differences are between MK1 versions and the rest. It's been a few years since I played an X game so I'm a little rusty and don't want a look at old information in case it's different in X4.

Am I just missing them? Surely they should be as a tooltip at least on the upgrade screen.

Thanks

[PabloRSA]

Check the encylepedia,
Had the same issue but as always assume mk2 is longer or bigger...

[wizaerd]

Check the encylepedia,
Had the same issue but as always assume mk2 is longer or bigger...

This hasn't been very helpful seeing as most entries are missing, or some vague one line description. Haven't seen a single encyclopedia entry yet that actually explains the different softwares, what they do, what they're for, or even the individual commands it adds.

[Studders]

Yeah I don't want to just assume really...seems a big oversight so I'm just hoping this is a bug because the encyclopedia button works for weapons etc.

The trade counter for example, I have an idea of what it does but that's based on the last game. Is it just the same in this one?

[wizaerd]

Yeah I don't want to just assume really...seems a big oversight so I'm just hoping this is a bug because the encyclopedia button works for weapons etc.

The trade counter for example, I have an idea of what it does but that's based on the last game. Is it just the same in this one?

A lot of things can be learned through experimentation, such as talking to a Trader... It becomes obvious they buy/sell items found in your Inventory. But software commands, which requires purchasing the software (sometimes for a hefty price) should be fully explained before a purchase is made.

[Studders]

Yeah I don't want to just assume really...seems a big oversight so I'm just hoping this is a bug because the encyclopedia button works for weapons etc.

The trade counter for example, I have an idea of what it does but that's based on the last game. Is it just the same in this one?

A lot of things can be learned through experimentation, such as talking to a Trader... It becomes obvious they buy/sell items found in your Inventory. But software commands, which requires purchasing the software (sometimes for a hefty price) should be fully explained before a purchase is made.

Bah, my bad, I meant to say Trade Extension, not sure where counter came from haha! Yeah what exactly does the trade extension do? Is it worth having in my ship or is it needed for other ships to order them to trade?

[Studders]

Well, fair play to egosoft! Bug fixed already...and the map jumping! Thanks!